The Washington Nationals (68-86), who lost their previous five games, take on the Chicago Cubs (79-75) at Wrigley Field on Saturday. First pitch is at 2:20 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks (4-11) to the mound, while MacKenzie Gore (9-12) will get the nod for the Nationals.
Cubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: MASN2
Probable Pitchers: Hendricks – CHC (4-11, 6.25 ERA) vs Gore – WSH (9-12, 4.17 ERA)
Cubs vs. Nationals Odds
Cubs to win: -142
Nationals to win: +121
Spread: Cubs -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Cubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Hendricks |
|
Gore |
22 |
GS |
30 |
4-11 |
W-L |
9-12 |
6.25 |
ERA |
4.17 |
118 |
IP |
153.1 |
40 |
BB |
61 |
83 |
SO |
163 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks
Hendricks (4-11) takes the mound for the Cubs in his 23rd start of the season. He has a 6.25 ERA in 118 2/3 innings pitched, with 83 strikeouts.
In his last appearance on Sunday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
In 27 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 6.25 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .290 to his opponents.
Hendricks enters the game with four quality starts under his belt this year.
Hendricks will try to collect his 13th game of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 4.4 innings per appearance.
In four of his 27 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
Gore (9-12) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 31st start of the season.
The left-hander gave up no earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
The 25-year-old has pitched in 30 games this season with an ERA of 4.17, a 2.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.487.
He has started 30 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in nine of them.
Gore has 22 starts of five or more innings this season in 30 chances. He averages 5.1 innings per outing.
He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 30 chances this season.
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